ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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New Disability Gateway

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We can search for the support we need with the new Disability Gateway.

Emotional & advocacy support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability

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The Disability Royal Commission’s public hearing from 23 November will explore the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability.

ANZAC Day – Mebai Warusam and the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion

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In World War 2, Mebai Warusam from the Torres Strait served in the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion, a unit formed to protect his home and his people.

Indigenous Painting Team – pride and confidence for the Galiwin’ku community.

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The enthusiastic Indigenous Painting Team in Galiwin’ku, Arnhem Land, awake early each morning and put on their brightly coloured uniforms, eager to continue their work painting houses in the community’s new housing subdivision.

ORIC Spotlight On: Lifelines of Erub arts

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The Erub Erwer Meta Torres Strait Islander Corporation create stunning art that promotes their strong connection to the land, sea, and sky around them.

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